(2R,3S)-Methyl 2,3-dihydroxybutanoate CAS 117406-91-4
| CAS No. | 117406-91-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 134.13 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
(2R,3S)-Methyl 2,3-dihydroxybutanoate (C5H10O4) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.
CATO supplies (2R,3S)-Methyl 2,3-dihydroxybutanoate (CAS 117406-91-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H10O4, MW 134.13 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), (2R,3S)-Methyl 2,3-dihydroxybutanoate meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 134.13 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1990 |
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